Johnson In As Saints Sack Wilkin After Seven Years In Charge

Wilkin leaves after seven years at St James Park as the club describe it as a “very tough decision” to make a change.

He won the FA Trophy while in charge of the Saints and secured regular play-off finished since arriving in 2015, as well as overseeing money-spinning FA Cup runs.

Johnson, with Stephen Ward joining as his assistant manager, played for Birmingham City, Wolves, Sheffield Wednesday, West Ham and Charlton.

He represented Bromley from 2017 and says he can't wait for the new challenge and takes charge on Saturday against AFC Fylde.

Brackley are sitting eighth in the table and on Tuesday night won 1-0 at AFC Telford United.

Former Wrexham boss Wilkin is the second National League North managerial departure today.

Earlier, Gloucester City parted company with Lee Mansell.

A club statement from chairman Francis Oliver read: “We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Kevin and his staff for their service and achievements at the club since joining in September 2015.

“During this time Kevin has been a credit both on the pitch and off the pitch, respected by players, staff, supporters and more widely in the game.

“This has been a very tough decision to make because of the success that Kevin has had at the club.

“We finished second in the division last season, have had successive play-off finishes, great cup runs and of course a FA Trophy win at Wembley. Kevin has also embodied the values of the club as somebody of integrity and determination.

“Kevin leaves with our sincerest of thanks for his commitment and dedication as manager and our very best wishes for the future. His tenure will be remembered as the most successful period in the club’s history.”